Monrovia – Tension is mounting at the Ministry of Transport following the government’s decision to transfer key licensing and vehicle registration operations to Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LMTI). The competing agreements created uncertainty over who held the legal authority to manage traffic-related services, including licensing and registration. A Shift in Institutional PowerThe transfer effectively removes day-to-day licensing and vehicle registration transactions from the Ministry’s direct administrative control, placing them under LMTI’s operational management. Observers say the move aligns with broader civil service reform efforts aimed at professionalizing government institutions and reducing inefficiencies within revenue-generating entities. However, critics warn that without transparent implementation — including sustained engagement with employees — the reform risks fueling labor unrest.

Source: Front Page Africa March 04, 2026 08:19 UTC